Battle of the American Revolution

By jphanelson2759

  • Battles of Concord & Lexington (MA)

    Battles of Concord & Lexington (MA)
    Was the first battle of the Revolutionary war, the colonist won and that gave them confidence that they could win more battles. "shot heard around the world"

  • Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)

    Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)
    The battle was a massive mental win for the continental army, it provided them with control over cannons that would be used in the siege of Boston.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)

    Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)
    The first and bloodiest battle of the revolution. The British won the battle because the colonist ran low on gunpowder and supplies. This battle proved that the Americans would put up a resistance against the British.

  • Battle of Long Island (NY)

    Battle of Long Island (NY)
    The Battle of long island was won by the British, the purpose was to take control of New York. They eventually forced the Continental Army to retreat and obtain NY for the rest of the war.

  • Battles of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)

    Battles of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)
    It was an American victory, Washington and his troops surprised the Hessia troops after crossing the Delaware overnight. The victory restored confidence and morale​ in Washington.

  • Battle of Saratoga (NY)

    Battle of Saratoga (NY)
    An American General, Gen. Horatio Gates defeated the British. It was one of the most decisive battles because​ the result led to the Franch joining the American Army.

  • Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)

    Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)
    Two British generals launched a full-scale attack on Washinton and a Patriot outpost at Brandywine Creek. The main significance was the British seized Philadelphia​ after the victory.

  • Battle of Charlestown (SC)

    Battle of Charlestown (SC)
    The battle of Charlestown led to a major British victory. Resulting in heavy losses, 5,000 men and 400 cannons captured by the British​.

  • Battle of Cowpens (SC)

    Battle of Cowpens (SC)
    The American army used guerrilla warfare tactics and defeated the British army. By standing and retreating repeatedly to exhaust the British.

  • Yorktown / Surrender (VA)

    Yorktown / Surrender (VA)
    British General Cornwallis traveled by ship and the French navy and defeated the British fleet at sea so Cornwallis ahd no escape route and was forced​ to surrender. This was the last major battle of the war but would drag on for about 2 years.